When we moved out from our first home, it was bittersweet. because we made a lot of great memories from that home. EJ is still having a hard time accepting the fact that we sold our first home. He was very attached to the house where he grew up and lived in for 9 years of his life.
Another thing that we will always remember in our Park Avenue home was the cherry tree that we planted when Rylie was 2 years old, she helped us plant it in the front lawn. So to recreate those memories, we planted a Magnolia tree on her 12th birthday.
Planting a tree is not a typical thing to do on birthdays but I thought it would be memorable and symbolic to do that. This tree would help shield us from the business part of our area. Right now, the only thing that separate our home to the business area is a fence which is starting to fall apart. I can't wait to see this tree grow and see it's beautiful bloom in the Spring. It would take probably a couple of years before this blooms, we will see.
We planted pines last year with the same reason, shielding our home to the business area. Hopefully, the tree and the pines will grow quickly and give us shade and barrier from the other side of our property.
I wrote the message on a piece of wood and stained it.
Right now, the tree is as almost as tall as the kids so we will see the growth each year.
Even Bolt was very enthusiastic in helping out with the planting.
You can learn more about the Magnolia tree here.
I love how Magnolia tree looks like when it blooms during Spring time. I can't wait to see ours bloom in few more years.
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What a fun idea. I think we will do this in my parents yard for each of my kids upcoming birthdays. I bet she'd love to have one for each of her grandkids!
-Mary Edwards
What a great idea. I try to do symbolic things for my son's milestone birthdays.
I LOVE this! Planting trees for birthdays and special occasions are always a great choice. You'll always remember why you planted that tree every time you see it.
Aw.. how beautiful. My daughter just turned eight and we planted her an apple tree.
She told me she wants me to give her a baby sister named Magnolia!
That is a cute idea, my Mom had a plan that she got the day I was born. She kept it for years and I was always excited to check in on it to see how it was doing.
I did this with my kids (a different kind of tree though!) I think it's awesome to teach kids how to plant properly and to help the environment ,etc... I should do it again with them at our new place ; )
I think that's a fun idea. Planting a tree on one's birthday and see it grow with your child every year.
I love Magnolia trees and I love that you planted one for your daughter's birthday, now you can watch them grow together!!
That is absolutely beautiful, sweet and memorable! I am sure he will love seeing how that magnolia tree grows.
This reminds me of that poem about the Magnolia tree. I think it's a lovely way to create a memory with the kids. It looks like you all had a great time too!
I love the idea of planting things on a special day. I wish I had something that long.
Such a sweet thing to do with the family on your daughter's birthday! I love making memories with the kids and this is one memory that they will always remember especially when they pass by the Magnolia tree!
I love magnolia trees! Not only are they beautiful, but they smell so good! Your daughter will always remember that!
What a very inspiring idea Sis. I am sure that this tree will bloom beautifully just like the birthday girl.
Happy 12th birthday, Rylie! Looking forward to seeing that Magnolia tree in full bloom.
Happy Birthday what a great day to remember the special occasion. I love magnolia trees so very pretty . Your blog is very nice as well, love the blue background
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That is a very good idea sis! You can track the growth of the tree and always remember your kid's birthday gift to Mother Nature. That is really an awesome idea!
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